Meaning of the word "stupid is as stupid does" in English
What does "stupid is as stupid does" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
stupid is as stupid does
US /ˈstuː.pɪd ɪz æz ˈstuː.pɪd dʌz/
UK /ˈstjuː.pɪd ɪz æz ˈstjuː.pɪd dʌz/
Idiom
a person should be judged by their actions rather than their appearance or intelligence
Example:
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He might look slow, but stupid is as stupid does, and he just outsmarted everyone.
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I don't care about his IQ score; stupid is as stupid does.